CMN 5160 Political Uses of Media
3 units
Communication
Faculty of Arts
Critical review of key aspects of contemporary theory, research, and practice in political communication. Uses of traditional and emerging media by governments, politicians, and civil society (NGOs, activist groups and citizens) to communicate with their publics, influence public and policy agendas, effect social and political change, monitor public opinion, manage their reputation, and/or build networks of resistance. Impact of changing communication technologies on government media relations. Case studies.
Components:
Seminar
Previously Offered Terms:
Fall
Winter
French Equivalent:
Organized
15 responses
3.93
/ 5
Clear Expectations
9 responses
3.67
/ 5
Learned a Lot
15 responses
3.93
/ 5
Recommend
6 responses
3.00
/ 5
Workload
6 responses
1.67
/ 5
Fair Assessments
15 responses